Three of the six original plays being presented by the Barn Players in its fifth annual “6 x 10 Play Festival” are written or directed by men who have ties to the local Jewish community. The plays will be presented on Dec. 7, 8 and 9 at 6219 Martway in Mission, Kan. The Friday and Saturday evening performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. while the Sunday matinee is scheduled for 2 p.m.
“The Captain and Roberts Take on the World,” by Brian Gehrlein is being directed by Ray Zarr, a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. It features Emerson Rapp and Art Bagdasaryan.
“To the Dogs” is written by Congregation Beth Shalom member Victor Wishna. It is being directed by Lindsay Adams and features Josh Brady, Alice Pollock and Jeff Shehan.
Kansas City native Alex Bigus wrote “Who Am I.” Sara Crow is directing it and it features Korey Childs and Stephanie Charleton. (See three related stories.)
The other three plays being presented that weekend are “Back to One;” “The Suitcase,” and “Sunday in the Park with Carla.”
Each of the six plays presented at the festival are approximately 10 minutes in length. All six will be presented at each performance. For ticket information call (913) 432-9100 or visit www.thebarnplayers.org.